About Us
FaithFaith 1. Belief and trust in someone or something. 2. Acceptance of particular religious teachings. in the North looks to encourage a movement of prayer, storytelling and church planting inspired by the Northern Saints.
Following conversations across the Northern Province of the Church of England, Stephen Cottrell, ArchbishopArchbishop Bishop who also presides over a group of dioceses or provinces. of YorkYork 1. A Roman city and early centre of Christianity. 2. Diocese and province under the leadership of the Archbishop of York. has set out a three-year focus called Faith in the North.
This will encourage and support discipleship and prayer, help us share our stories of faith together, and help enable the growth in church planting and revitalisation hoping to see 3,000 New Worshipping Communities across the North.
Background
Find out more about how Faith in the North came about.
Vision
Faith in the North seeks to encourage a movement of prayer, storytelling and church planting inspired by the Northern Saints. It will provide resources for churches, schools and individuals to foster deeper connections with the ChristianChristian Name originally given to disciples of Jesus by outsiders and gradually adopted by the Early Church to designate all members of the church. faith and renew missionaryMissionary Someone sent out to share religious faith. purpose.
Who we are
The work of Faith in the North is supported by a core team of people, alongside a team of missionMission 1. A group of people sent out to share religious faith. 2. The task of sharing faith. enablers and ambassadors.
A prayer for Faith in the North
A specially written prayer has been produced for Faith in the North, both in written and video form. Please use the prayer personally or as part of your corporate worshipWorship 1. Doing homage and giving honour and respect to God. The Bible includes a wide range of physical expression in worship, including bowing down, lifting hands, dancing, processions and singing. The main day on which Christians gather for communal worship is Sunday (the day when Christ is believed to have risen from the dead). 2. Christian liturgy including sung material and prayers of thanksgiving and praise..
The supporting resources produced will be available as a long-term legacy.
In the resource hub you will find resources for you, your church or your school to help you discover faith, help children & young people explore faith or for your church or New Worshipping Community.